Error message

  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 692 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 695 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 696 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 697 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 700 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_environment_initialize() (line 702 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in include_once() (line 300 of /home/sportste/public_html/sites/default/settings.php).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in include_once() (line 301 of /home/sportste/public_html/sites/default/settings.php).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in include_once() (line 309 of /home/sportste/public_html/sites/default/settings.php).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in include_once() (line 316 of /home/sportste/public_html/sites/default/settings.php).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_settings_initialize() (line 806 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Warning: ini_set() has been disabled for security reasons in drupal_settings_initialize() (line 815 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in drupal_get_feeds() (line 394 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/common.inc).
  • Deprecated function: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in _menu_load_objects() (line 579 of /home/sportste/public_html/includes/menu.inc).

2 of the largest stock photo platforms are merging, sending their shares up

By Sports Wire on January 8, 2025

Getty Images logo
Getty Images is combining with Shutterstock.

Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images


  • Getty Images and Shutterstock are merging.
  • The merger aims to save $200 million and boost revenue in three years.
  • The new company will face competition from AI image-generation tools like Adobe's Firefly and DALL·E 3.

Getty Images and Shutterstock are merging in a deal that could help the company better prepare for artificial intelligence.

On Tuesday, Getty's stock jumped 24%, while shares of Shutterstock rose 14%, a sign that investors welcome the merger.

The combined company, which will be called Getty Images, will be worth $3.7 billion, Getty said in a release on Tuesday. It expects the deal to generate up to $200 million in cost savings over three years and come with more revenue opportunities.

  • Comment
Full Story

Shop and Save Big With Your Favorite Teams Now!